shift cut out switch

[unct296]

My starboard engine quits when going from reverse to forward. Reviewing some of the other forums it seems that it could be the shift cut out switch but it doesn't happen when engaging reverse only when moving from reverse into neutral or forward gear. since my power steering is run from the starboard engine it is very troubling when docking.<br />thanks for any help.<br />unct296

 

[tommays]

Re: shift cut out switch

what type of drive<br /><br />on a merc if the shift cables are hard to move or not adjusted correctly the switch will not be able to turn back on after moveing the shifter <br /><br />when it is working correctly it should only kill the motor long enough to let it come out of gear <br /><br />tommays

 

[Blk-n-Blu]

Re: shift cut out switch

unct' look here in the FAQ section;<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=000029

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: shift cut out switch

Here is a Merc service bulletin that talks about how to adjust the cable and the switch:<br /><br /> http://www.sterndrive.cc/pdf/shift.pdf

 

[unct296]

Re: shift cut out switch

I guess I neglected to tell you it is an Alpha 1 powered by 5.0L LX Mercruisers manufactured in 1994. The FAQ topic only address the engine cutting out when engaging a gear. My cuts out when disengaging reverse only.<br />Stan

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: shift cut out switch

That Merc service bulletin above should be what you're looking for.

 

[qystan]

Re: shift cut out switch

unct296<br /><br />If you have shifting problems, 2 possibilities:<br /><br />1. Bad shift cable<br />2. Cables needs adjusting<br /><br />Always try the second first, its the easiest(not really) and cheapest. When you change the cable, the adjusting comes by default.

 

[unct296]

Re: shift cut out switch

Thanks to all, I will turn it over to my mechanic.<br />Unc T